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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed that the local government elections scheduled for October 5 will proceed as planned, despite recent court orders attempting to halt the process. He asserted that there are no legal barriers preventing the elections from…
On the occasion of the 2024 Independence Day anniversary, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to reaffirm their commitment to nationalism and resist what it describes as the totalitarianism and exploitation imposed by the All Progressives Congress…
Real Madrid has included Kylian Mbappé in their squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Lille on Wednesday, following his recovery from a thigh injury that kept him out of one match. Initially, it was anticipated that the French forward would be sidelined until…
Napoli secured a 2-0 victory against Monza on Sunday, climbing to the top of the Serie A table. Goals from Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia helped Napoli maintain their impressive form under new coach Antonio Conte. Politano opened the scoring in the 22nd minute,…
Arsenal is preparing to use a powerful, albeit off-pitch, asset when they face Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in Tuesday's Champions League matchup. Nicolas Jover, the Gunners’ set-piece specialist, has turned Arsenal into one of Europe’s most feared teams from dead-ball…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the implementation of strict security measures across Nigeria to ensure a safe and peaceful environment during the country’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. In a statement released by Police…
Bobrisky, a popular Nigerian cross-dresser, was transferred to a Maximum Security Custodial Centre for safety concerns due to his unique physical features, including female-like attributes such as breasts, according to Michael Anugwa, the deputy controller of corrections in…
As China commemorates the 75th anniversary of Communist Party rule, it faces significant economic and security concerns. Unlike previous milestones, no grand celebrations are planned for this anniversary, aside from a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. In past…
The Russian government is planning to allocate a record 32.5% of its 2025 budget to defense, a sharp increase from this year’s 28.3%, as it continues its war efforts in Ukraine. The draft budget proposes setting aside nearly 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) for…
Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Hezbollah, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli officials confirmed the strike, which also killed several other senior Hezbollah…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A new report reveals that nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are facing starvation, with almost half of the country’s 11 million population experiencing crisis-level hunger or worse. Gang violence has gripped the capital, Port-au-Prince, and beyond,…
ATHENS, Greece – A large wildfire in southern Greece claimed the lives of two people overnight as it swept through forestland near the seaside resort town of Xylokastro in the Peloponnese region, authorities reported on Monday. Approximately 350 firefighters, supported by 18…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria – In recognition of World Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Charity CDS Group in Ogbomoso North successfully launched a free health screening initiative, providing genotype, blood group, and hepatitis B testing to 1,000 residents of Ogbomoso North Local…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, established during the President’s visit in September. A first-class graduate of Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo…
Tragedy struck at at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State where a lion reportedly killed one of his handlers. The Ogun State Police Command Spokesman, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident identified the victim as Babaji…
No fewer than four persons have died as many have been hospitalized due to a suspected case of cholera outbreak at the Celestial church of Christ, Apata Iye Circuit NNPC area Apata Ibadan. This incident allegedly occurred last Sunday, when the church had a "Feast of Love"…
A clergyman in Osun State, Niyi Peter, was arragned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo for allêgedly defaming popular gospel artiste, Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media. Peter, facing a three-c0unt charge,…
Nigerian rapper and lawyer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has issued a legal warning to social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan. Falz's lawyers served VeryDarkMan a cease and desist notice, demanding a retraction of allegedly defamatory…
